Medical Assistant

Overview NextCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our urgent care team. This role supports exams, patient care and front office tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We are looking for customer-friendly and passionate employees to be a part of our growing organization where patients and employees are our top priority. Responsibilities Assists provider with exams (including patient vitals), procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct supervision of the Provider and within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant. Administers all forms of medications per policy and Provider direction and adheres to all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration. Will perform blood draws as per direction of the Provider May be responsible for urine collection for various testing to include employer drug screens May perform splinting and casting Conduct various type physicals such as sports physicals Performs other related duties specific to urgent care such as ear lavage, wound care and oxygen administration. Notifies the provider on duty promptly of all unusual patient occurrences including medication events on an incident report. Promptly notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety concerns. Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation policies. Must be proficient in EMR/EHR Performs other related duties as assigned or described by Company policy. Front Office Support As a Medical Assistant, you may also be asked to support Front Office Reception. When working in the front office you will perform such duties as: keeping patients and families informed of wait times, monitor the flow of patients, process patients for discharge including preparing charges, collecting payment, obtaining all necessary signatures and issuing receipts. How You Will Make An Impact The Medical Assistant supports the organization with customer service and treating all of our patients with respect and dignity. They ensure the clinic and front reception area is running smoothly and patient flow at the optimum, as well as provide patient care services in the back office medical setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient. Essential Education, Experience And Skills ARIZONA Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; AND Completed an APPROVED (accredited) Medical Assistant training program. OR Completed an UNAPPROVED (non-accredited) Medical Assistant training program AND a National Certification through one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and certification; or American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and certification; or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and certification Benefits NextCare offers full time employees medical, health savings account, NextCare employee visit program, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary employee/spouse/child life, long term disability, short term disability, employee assistance program, critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft and paid time off benefits. Employees of all statuses are offered 401(k) Plan benefits. Employees in select positions are offered shift differential benefits. Benefits are offered per policy and plan rules. Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr